we are going to go out there and have fun, bring the energy and tear the place down. >> i've heard a lot about ama. and it's the 40th, right? and i'm performing tonight. not only performing, but i'm going to perform with someone very special. >> from country princess taylor swift to pit bull, paula abdul, to lincoln park. we will see the best of 2012 on sunday night's three-hour music-filled show. two top stars could walk away with an arm full of trophies. tied for the most ama nominations this year with four a piece, rihanna and nicky renage. i hope she stops for me on the carpet. i think three some a special wouldn't in 2010. >> you could like interview the fans. >> i could become a big music reporter. >> that would be so cute. like i mean, i'm on to something. >> very good. nicky, bye-bye. >> thank you, darling. >> i feel like i have a new best friend. >> yeah. >> this george reporting for abc news. >>> the american music awards airs tonight at 8:00 here on abc7. >>> lisa argen is here now talking whether. everybody wants to know with the holiday approaching how is it going to be?